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This 5 page
report discusses Niccolo Machiavelli’s most famous work, The Prince (1513). Regardless
of the fact that even his name has come to be equated with cunning and political
manipulation (“Machiavellian”) in modern times. Machiavelli himself was uniquely
committed to furthering the agenda of what he thought of as a “true” leader. Bibliography
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notable of these is the relatively simple fact that Machiavelli was not presenting his story from a malicious viewpoint but from his beliefs regarding the true nature of effective and
powerful leadership. Regardless of the fact that even his name has come to be equated with cunning and political manipulation ("Machiavellian") in modern times, Machiavelli himself was uniquely committed
to furthering the agenda of what he thought of as a "true" leader. For almost five hundred years, critics have praised Machiavelli for his explicitness, sophistication, authenticity, subtlety, and
satire. Some have viewed his writing as supporting a republican form of government by exposing the faults of princedoms, and praise his ability to separate political from moral issues. Other
critics condemn him for being naive, promoting fraud, force, and immorality in politics, using beneficial ends to justify evil means, and betraying republican ideals. But what seems to be the
most fascinating aspect of Machiavellis thinking and writing in The Prince is that he sees no need or purpose for "goodness" in leadership. A Different Vision of "Virtue" Machiavellis political
works have earned him the title of "father of political science" among many historians and social scientists. Yet it is his willingness to use almost any means to achieve his
ends that has the most direct appeal to many amoral leaders of today. Some psychologists find in his works deep insights as to the nature of man, and a recognition
of unconscious drives. In The Prince, Machiavelli makes fun of Christian virtues such as humility, godliness, and charity. Instead, he is absolutely extravagant in his singing the praises of
human excellence such as bravery, intelligence, and the martial spirit. He has no use for heaven and he is not the least bit concerned with his or any other persons
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